An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The
eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary parttime,
term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to
the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.
This position is part of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be
contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.
Officer, Fire Prevention
Job Code:050
Department: Fire
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, leads the investigation of fires to determine origin and cause. Researches,
develops, implements and co-ordinates fire prevention and public education activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Inspect all types of public and private occupancies to ensure compliance with regulations. Identify hazardous
activities/processes, investigate violations, fire protection equipment and recommend the appropriate action.
2. Investigate fires to determine origin and cause. Assist in gathering, preserving, documenting and processing of
evidence.
3. Advise stakeholders of safe operating procedures and methods in eliminating fire hazards.
4. Prepare, deliver and oversee effective public education programs on fire prevention and safety to groups and to the
general public as required.
5. Liaise and collaborate with other stakeholders on matters pertaining to fire prevention, investigations, education and
public safety.
6. Perform unscheduled inspections in response to complaints concerning hazardous conditions.
7. Ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, compliance with Industry Standards and Best Practices.
8. Prepare and maintain all required records, reports, statistics, correspondence and other related material.
9. Act as Deputy Fire Chief or Fire Chief as assigned.
10. Other related duties.
This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to
perform other related duties.
Category
Community Service-Protection
Working Conditions:
Considerable work is performed under normal office conditions. Responds to emergency situations, many that occur outside of
normal working hours. On-call duties is a requirement. Exposure to health hazards, smoke/fumes, chemicals, temperature and
weather extremes during fire and other emergency situations.
Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
5 years previous related experience including firefighting, fire inspection/investigation or an equivalent combination of
education and progressively related work experience
6 months on the job training
Fire Fighter Certification Level I and II
Fire Prevention Officer Certification
Fire Officer II
Incident Command 300
Incident Safety Officer
Fire Investigation and Fire Inspection certificate
Class 3 Driver's license & Air Brake Endorsement.
Effective public relations and public speaking skills
Proven note taking, report writing, interview skills and court experience
Experience in reading, interpreting and applying legislation
Proven leadership, organizational and prioritizing skills
Work effectively independently or in a team environment
Additional certifications required include but not limited to:
Standard first aid, CPR level C and oxygen therapy; Defensive Driving & Hazard Avoidance; Wildland firefighting basics;
HAZMAT, Aerial Ladder Operations, etc.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Employment Contract
IAFF 2217
Range
$58.60 - $62.60
Hours Per Week
5 X 7 Hours
Guaranteed Minimum Hours
35
